massage and bodywork professionals2016-12-10T01:04:41ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFordhttp://api.ning.com:80/files/aIAhNw8tTEOrFwNDRriHs-hgf3mewlsfWAxp5leusn*GUdmfiXkaIN-CcwHI2BM45-75JYFYAisrK5BJlwB9Zk2IV1Ed5veO/709746146.jpeg?xgip=1708%3A217%3A620%3A620%3B%3B&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/massagestudents/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3ud2wj3tz1cfk&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello new student here.tag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2012-08-28:2887274:Topic:2729872012-08-28T03:25:59.993ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Hello All</p>
<p>I am a new student set to start classes in about two weeks. I am also a LPN. I am not making a career change just adding to. I was wondering if anyone had any good study tips or resources they would like to share. I am also wondering if anyone is a nurse massage therapist and would like to share how you incorporate the two?</p>
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<p>kia</p>
<p>Hello All</p>
<p>I am a new student set to start classes in about two weeks. I am also a LPN. I am not making a career change just adding to. I was wondering if anyone had any good study tips or resources they would like to share. I am also wondering if anyone is a nurse massage therapist and would like to share how you incorporate the two?</p>
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<p>kia</p> announcementtag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2012-08-13:2887274:Topic:2709772012-08-13T23:48:27.584ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Erin, I proudly announce that I just passed my licensing exam with an 85. </p>
<p>In about a month I'll receive my license to practice.</p>
<p>However, that does not mean I'll no longer be a student. I will be a student the remainder of my life. </p>
<p>I have learned more through the massageprofessionals forums than I did in the classroom. The classroom taught the basics; my friends online have taught me how to put the techniques learned to good use.</p>
<p>A great big <em><strong>thank…</strong></em></p>
<p>Erin, I proudly announce that I just passed my licensing exam with an 85. </p>
<p>In about a month I'll receive my license to practice.</p>
<p>However, that does not mean I'll no longer be a student. I will be a student the remainder of my life. </p>
<p>I have learned more through the massageprofessionals forums than I did in the classroom. The classroom taught the basics; my friends online have taught me how to put the techniques learned to good use.</p>
<p>A great big <em><strong>thank you</strong></em> to all-- you know who you are.</p>
<p></p> website builder videotag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2012-01-07:2887274:Topic:2474902012-01-07T15:54:00.453ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Is anyone else having trouble inserting their youtube video into their website builder website?</p>
<p>I've done everything according to the directions, but instead of the video, I get a blank spot where the video should be inserted.</p>
<p>Is anyone else having trouble inserting their youtube video into their website builder website?</p>
<p>I've done everything according to the directions, but instead of the video, I get a blank spot where the video should be inserted.</p> Have you taken the MBlex or NCB exam?tag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2011-11-22:2887274:Topic:2404842011-11-22T22:51:01.235ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Hi Massage Students,</p>
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<p>As many of you have been on this page for a while now, I wanted to check in and see who, if any among you, are currently in (or just past) the credentialing process.</p>
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<p>Have you taken the MBlex exam? The NCBTMB exam? How was it? What did you do that prepared you to take the exam? What advise can you pass down to massage students who will have to take the exam soon?</p>
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<p>How has the process of becoming a state licensed massage…</p>
<p>Hi Massage Students,</p>
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<p>As many of you have been on this page for a while now, I wanted to check in and see who, if any among you, are currently in (or just past) the credentialing process.</p>
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<p>Have you taken the MBlex exam? The NCBTMB exam? How was it? What did you do that prepared you to take the exam? What advise can you pass down to massage students who will have to take the exam soon?</p>
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<p>How has the process of becoming a state licensed massage therapist felt for you? Has it been straightforward, or have there been challenges? If you've encountered speed bumps along the way, what knowledge or resource(s) would have helped you?</p>
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<p>I appreciate your input!</p>
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<p>Erin</p> A&P help, anyone? How about a free website? I will show you how.tag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2011-10-17:2887274:Topic:2322552011-10-17T19:47:31.976ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Hi Students and Friends,</p>
<p>Because most of you are ABMP student members, I wanted to make sure you all know about the upcoming webinar I will be presenting this coming Thursday, at 1pm MST.</p>
<p>Simply called <em>Take Advantage of your ABMP Student Membership</em>, this complimentary 30-minute webinar will introduce you to some really helpful resources your membership provides you with. Did you know that your ABMP membership includes a variety of smart marketing tools, including a…</p>
<p>Hi Students and Friends,</p>
<p>Because most of you are ABMP student members, I wanted to make sure you all know about the upcoming webinar I will be presenting this coming Thursday, at 1pm MST.</p>
<p>Simply called <em>Take Advantage of your ABMP Student Membership</em>, this complimentary 30-minute webinar will introduce you to some really helpful resources your membership provides you with. Did you know that your ABMP membership includes a variety of smart marketing tools, including a (free) website? Of course, before you hatch a marketing plan you'll need to get through school and the credentialing process, so I will address some helpful tools to help you complete that chapter, too.</p>
<p>Your ABMP membership is designed to support you as a massage student, a new practitioner, and then later as a seasoned practitioner active in the CE world - so please join me on Thursday, October 20th at 1pm MST to learn how to take advantage of your membership!</p>
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<p>Regsitration is easy and cane be done here: <a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/613543937">https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/613543937</a></p>
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<p>I hope to see you there!</p>
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<p>Erin Romanin</p>
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<p> </p> Why Massage?tag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2011-09-22:2887274:Topic:2276402011-09-22T20:25:00.965ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
Why did you decide to work toward becoming a massage therapist or bodyworker? We're you inspired by a massage you received? Is it because you want to help people heal? Is it spiritual? Monetary? Because the training can be relatively quick? All of you decided to commit and pay for a massage therapy training program. What brought you to that decision?
Why did you decide to work toward becoming a massage therapist or bodyworker? We're you inspired by a massage you received? Is it because you want to help people heal? Is it spiritual? Monetary? Because the training can be relatively quick? All of you decided to commit and pay for a massage therapy training program. What brought you to that decision? What are you NOT learning in massage school?tag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2011-09-19:2887274:Topic:2260412011-09-19T19:21:20.405ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Hey Friends,</p>
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<p>One of our fellow members, Jane Johnson, posted a compelling question and I would like to ask for your opinions.</p>
<p>Do you feel that your massage program is thorough, and prepares you entirely for a) licensing requirements and b) a professional career?</p>
<p>Are there any topics, modalities, or resources that you wish you got more of from your school? What about business information - could you use more help with basic business, marketing and tax…</p>
<p>Hey Friends,</p>
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<p>One of our fellow members, Jane Johnson, posted a compelling question and I would like to ask for your opinions.</p>
<p>Do you feel that your massage program is thorough, and prepares you entirely for a) licensing requirements and b) a professional career?</p>
<p>Are there any topics, modalities, or resources that you wish you got more of from your school? What about business information - could you use more help with basic business, marketing and tax concepts?</p>
<p>Jane is a massage author looking for hot topics, and as your Massage Students page administrator and Student Resource Coordinator at ABMP, I want to know too. What would help to augment the training that your massage school provides?</p>
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<p>Thanks in advance for your feedback!</p>
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<p>Erin</p> teaching methodstag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2011-01-27:2887274:Topic:1313862011-01-27T23:53:04.086ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>What does everyone think of an instructor who refuses to use a very good textbook that is issued to the class; who, instead, relies on an outdated textbook that only he has access to?</p>
<p>The class is kinesiology--hands on. I understand that to learn movement, and how to isolate and palpate joint mobilizers, the instruction must be hands-on, primarily oral instruction. However, this instructor takes the oral part to extremes. Everything is oral, exams, everything. Oral, with nothing…</p>
<p>What does everyone think of an instructor who refuses to use a very good textbook that is issued to the class; who, instead, relies on an outdated textbook that only he has access to?</p>
<p>The class is kinesiology--hands on. I understand that to learn movement, and how to isolate and palpate joint mobilizers, the instruction must be hands-on, primarily oral instruction. However, this instructor takes the oral part to extremes. Everything is oral, exams, everything. Oral, with nothing to rely on but our memories of how his version of a joint movement was performed.</p>
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<p>The issued textbook is <em>Trail Guide to the Body</em> by Andrew Beil, an excellent and expensively illustrated textbook, replete with DVD, flashcards, and online access to videos, etc. But the instructor snarls, "I don't like the illustrations it uses." Instead, he uses--for his own use, he won't allow us to even glance through it--is <em>Muscle Testing: Techniques for Manual Examination</em>, the 1986 edition; its illustrations are small, hand drawn in black and white. We know this only because my classmates and I did glance through it when he stepped out of the classroom. As the textbook is spiral-bound and thin, he could easily open it flat in a copy machine and make hand-outs as we need them for study. Instead, he rushes through, all oral and visual, no chance to write notes--certainly not enough time for us to sketch the movements as he does them. As a result, a class of high achievers (ten of us, all 4.0 last quarter) have a class average in this one class of 70. Heck of a thing, we're all having to learn kinesiology in spite of him. When we scored so badly, he said, "Nobody studied." As a class, we replied that we found it difficult to study what's inside his head. </p>
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<p>Well, in order to pass this course, we've been forced as individuals to buy the textbook he uses. It's still available, but up to $162 new; I found a used copy for under $10, but won't receive it for three weeks or so...near the end of the school quarter.</p>
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<p>Well, I've got the gripe off my chest. Now a question: am I wrong to be upset? I am studying massage therapy and bodywork; I didn't know that I'd be penalized for not being a public speaker. Like, I suspect, many of you, I am an introvert, fine with a small, informal group, and great when it comes to explaining the benefits of massage to potential clients, but crippled mentally when I have to speak publicly into the judgmental eyes of a classroom and an instructor who has only his own interests at heart.</p>
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<p>I am buckling down, I have designed my own study system (using the assigned textbook and illustrated materials). According to him, the only acceptable way to perform shoulder lateral flexion is from the shoulder horizontal. I know better: I've been a certified personal trainer for two decades--so I do know joint movement, and the accepted terminology. Sigh. It's frustrating. </p>
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<p> </p> World Massage Festival Designates Student Eventtag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2011-01-19:2887274:Topic:1298772011-01-19T16:44:38.282ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
<p>Hey friends!</p>
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<p>I wanted to pass along some details about this years' World Massage Festival. In addition to all the great networking that goes on, the WMF has designated certain times and events specifically for MASSAGE STUDENTS. Please see the link below. If you have additional questions, please contact our mutual Massage students friend, Mike Hinkle.…</p>
<p>Hey friends!</p>
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<p>I wanted to pass along some details about this years' World Massage Festival. In addition to all the great networking that goes on, the WMF has designated certain times and events specifically for MASSAGE STUDENTS. Please see the link below. If you have additional questions, please contact our mutual Massage students friend, Mike Hinkle. <a href="http://www.worldmassagefestival.com/2011/student.html">http://www.worldmassagefestival.com/2011/student.html</a></p>
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<p>Erin</p> Index Cards for studyingtag:www.massageprofessionals.com,2010-11-23:2887274:Topic:1155942010-11-23T14:10:15.078ZEric W Fordhttp://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/EricWFord
I so wish I had found this earlier in my class. <a href="http://www.studystack.com">StudyStack.com</a> allows you to 1. use other people's index cards if they are set to public. and 2. create your own cards from your own assignments to study. 3. Use your study cards in games such as matching, hangman, crossword puzzles, and more 4. has aps that can access your study cards from just about any mobile device.<div><br></br></div>
<div>Obviously it has been around for a while as there are literally…</div>
I so wish I had found this earlier in my class. <a href="http://www.studystack.com">StudyStack.com</a> allows you to 1. use other people's index cards if they are set to public. and 2. create your own cards from your own assignments to study. 3. Use your study cards in games such as matching, hangman, crossword puzzles, and more 4. has aps that can access your study cards from just about any mobile device.<div><br/></div>
<div>Obviously it has been around for a while as there are literally 1000's of Massage Therapy stacks already made and shared. But I would be remiss, if I didn't share it with others now that I found it. </div>